Reducing Discrimination Initiative

International Federation Advocacy - Speeches

Discrimination in the fields of Religion and Culture
Statement delivered by Mr Christopher Lamb, Special Adviser on International Relations, representing the Federation at the Third World Meeting of Religions and Cultures, Athens
8 May 2004

Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination
Statement delivered by Mr Stephen Wainwright, Federation Expert, to the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, Geneva
23 March 2004

Dignity, Equality and Security
Statement delivered by Mr. Juan M. Suárez del Toro, President, International Federation, to the 59th Session of the Commission on Human Rights, High Level Segment, Geneva
19 March 2003

Implementation of the Programme for the third Decade to combat Racism and Racial Discrimination
Statement delivered by Malika Aït-Mohamed Parent, Head of Principles and Values department, at the Economic and Social Council, Geneva
22nd July 2003

Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination
Statement delivered by Marie Schwarz, International Federation representative, to the 59th Session of the Commission on Human Rights, Geneva
15th March 2003

Ensuring respect for the rights and needs of vulnerable persons
Statement by Juan Manuel Suarez del Toro Rivero, president of the International Federation at the 58th Session of the Commission on Human Rights, Geneva, 3rd April 2002

Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination
Statement delivered by Malika Aït-Mohamed Parent, Head, Principles and Values Department, International Federation, to the 58th Session of the Commission on Human Rights, Geneva, 22nd March 2002

Uniting the Movement to combat discrimination
Speech by Didier Cherpitel, Secretary General of the International Federation at the 13th session of the General Assembly, Geneva, November 2001

Racism - Present and future challenges
Statement delivered by Mr. Ali Bandiare, Vice-President, International Federation, at the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, Durban, 03 September 2001

Addressing the problems of refugees, IDPs, migrants and other population movements
Statement delivered by Chris Lamb, Head of Humanitarian Advocacy Department, International Federation, to the UNHCR Executive Committee 52nd Session, Geneva, 3 October 2001

Speeches - Further Resources

Social development, including questions relating the world social situation and to youth, ageing, and voluntarism
Statement delivered by Rune Skinnebach, International Federation Representative to the UN General Assembly, 58th Session, 3rd Committee, New York
7 October 2003

Elimination of racism and racial discrimination
Speech delivered by Kirsti Pohjankukka, Special Advisor of the International Federation, at the United Nations General Assembly, 55th session, New York, 19 October 2000

Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination
Statement delivered by Malika Ait-Mohamed Parent, International Federation, to the Commission on Human Rights, 57th session, Geneva, 23 March 2001

Protecting the most vulnerable: Children living with HIV/AIDS
Statement delivered by Malika Aït-Mohamed Parent, Head, Principles and Values Department, International Federation, to the Third World Congress on Family Law and the Rights of Children and Youth, Bath 22 September 2001

Protecting the most vulnerable: Children living with HIV/AIDS
Statement delivered by Chris Lamb, Head, Humanitarian Advocacy Department, International Federation, to the Third World Congress on Family Law and the Rights of Children and Youth, Bath, 22 September 2001

A more focused approach to the issues of refugees and internally displaced people
Statement delivered by Robert Thomson, Senior Officer for Population Movements, Disaster Preparedness and Response Department, International Federation, to the United Nations General Assembly, 56th session, New York, 20 November 2001

Rights of Populations on the Move - A Global Responsibility
Statement delivered by Robbie Thomson, Senior Officer, Population Movements, International Federation at the 58th Session of the Commission on Human Rights, Geneva, 23 April 2002

Sustainable development: Reinforcing local structures and empowering communities
Statement delivered by Didier Cherpitel, Secretary General, International Federation, at the Nobel Peace Prize Centennial Symposium, Oslo, 6 December 2001

ICRC contribution to preparations for the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance

Non-Discrimination and Armed Conflict: ICRC statement at the World Conference against Racism